Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) - Part-time 0.8

VON Canada; Amherst; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a renowned non-profit organization committed to enhancing the lives of individuals in their homes. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in your community by providing essential personal care and support. With a flexible work schedule and the opportunity to develop your skills, you will be part of a 120-year legacy of care. Enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and the satisfaction of helping others maintain their independence. This role is perfect for compassionate individuals looking to make a real difference.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Tiered Benefits (health, dental, LTD)

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Travel compensation

Comprehensive orientation program

Smartphone provided

Opportunity to make a difference

Qualifications

• Must have CCA certification or equivalent experience.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Monitor and maintain household safety for clients.

Skills

Continuing Care Assistant Certification (CCA)

CPR/First Aid Certification

Experience with personal care

Ability to assist with daily living activities

Education

Certification as Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Enrolled in Continuing Care Assistant Program

Job description

Requisition Details:

Employment Status: Permanent, Part-time (0.8 FTE)

Program Name: Home Support

Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 64

Work Schedule: Days, with an evening & weekend rotation

Union/Bargaining Unit: CUPE

On Call: No

Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.

About us:

VON is a non-profit organization that provides clinical, personal, and social support to people who want to live every day to the fullest while remaining in their own homes and communities.

With VON, you get to hit the open road, where the scenery and work are different every day. We offer a workplace free from the repetitive and boring, where you know you’ve helped someone remain independent and meet some great people along the way. Our CCAs provide care in client homes and other settings in communities across Nova Scotia.

Come for the job, stay for the chance to make a real difference.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salaries and vacation time
• Tiered Benefits (health, dental, LTD) & an Employee Assistance Program
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan with company contribution
• Travel compensation
• Comprehensive orientation program
• Opportunity to use your skills and expand your knowledge
• Smartphone provided to keep you connected during work time
• The opportunity to make a difference in your community
• Work with an organization that is 120 years strong

What you’ll do:

• Work with clients in their homes to provide personal care
• Assist with daily living activities, such as grooming, dressing, and bathing
• Provide respite care
• Plan and prepare meals and light household duties
• Help with mobility and transfers
• Monitor and maintain household safety
• ...and much more

What we need from you:

• Continuing Care Assistant Certification (CCA)
• PSW, HSW, etc., certification from another province or relevant work experience (enrolled in or eligible for the Nova Scotia CCA Recognizing Prior Learning (RPL) Program)
• Students in nursing, CCA programs, and internationally educated nurses will also be considered
• Current CPR/First Aid required
• A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• A current and satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Child Abuse Registry Check; Vulnerable Sector Search may also be required
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Funding is available for the Continuing Care Assistant Program at community colleges across Nova Scotia. The Nova Scotia Government covers tuition and most program costs for eligible applicants. Please contact your local college for more details.

Working conditions and physical demands: This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements emphasizing good body mechanics. Individuals are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements.

Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants):

If you are applying to a unionized position and are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants. If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close it at its discretion or follow a rolling deadline as per your Collective Agreement. Each period is treated separately for seniority comparisons.

Other terms:

Keywords: Continuing Care Assistant, CCA, Personal Support Worker, PSW, care assistant, nursing assistant, health care aid, home care, student, new graduate, new grad